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Conquistadors
For God, Glory and Gold, was their rallying cry, but the conquest of much of the New World by Spanish conquistadors, driven by a mentality reminiscent of the medieval crusaders, was surely one of history's turning points, but even in the 16th century, questions were asked about the morality of their exploits.
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What helped Cortes to defeat the Aztecs?
Several things. He married Montezuma daughter, got help from hostile tribes in the area, and had superior weapons.
Which two spanish conquistadors defeated groups in the Americas?
The most famous were Hernan Cortes (Hernando Cortez) who defeated the Aztecs in Mexico, and Francisco Pizarro, who conquered the Incans in Peru.
Was Francisco Vazquez de Coronado a good man?
He and his men abused the Pueblo Indians and forced them to become slaves. I'll let you decide whether he was a good man or not.
Two things to argue about:
- He tried to get land for Spain.
- He seeks his fortune.
Write down the one you believe.
Why did Francisco-de-Orellana name the Amazon the Amazon?
im not really sure the proper reason why,but he might of called it amazon because maybe its amazing,it is amazing though and quick.
What discoveries did Estevanico make?
Estavanico is one name for the African slave who traveled for eight years with Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, after the 1527 Spanish expedition to Tampa Bay failed. The Spanish crossed the Gulf of Mexico to reach Spanish Mexico, but only 4 survived after long enslavement by natives in coastal Texas. En route to Mexico City, they crossed what is now the southwest US.
How did Pizarro fail to keep his promise to Atahualpa?
when Atahuallpa was captured,he offered a huge ransom for his own release, but Pizarro took the treasure and had Atahuallpa strangled.
Who was Hernando cortez in a affair with?
According to the prize winning CBC Journalist Carol Off, author of "Bitter Chocolate, Investigating The Dark Side of The World's Most Seductive Sweet", Hernan Cortez "was a broad- shouldered ladies man who had abandoned his law studies and fled to the Caribbean at the age of nineteen to escape the jealous husband of his lover (pg 19)." She does not mention his name.
What was Hernando Cortez's journey about?
Hernando cortez's journey was about finding gold and claiming new land for for spain
Hernando cortes' major discovery?
he discovered speggeti
he discovered speggeti
he discovered speggeti
What was the significance of Hernando Cortez exploration?
Cortez went to Mexico (sent by Spain) to find spices because at this time spices equaled power for countries because everyone wanted them. He didn't find spices but found gold. He found so much gold, it was worth more than all the gold Europe had combined. In order to obtain the gold, he and his men conquered the Aztec Indians. Later he and his men formed an alliance with the Aztecs in order to conquer other Indian tribes to obtain more gold. They wanted the Aztec's help because at the time, the Aztecs had the best weapons. There is a lot more about him that i didn't write but the most significant thing about him is that: HE WAS THE FIRST EUROPEAN TO FIND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GOLD IN THE "NEW WORLDS" WHICH LEAD TO MANY OTHER EUROPEANS (such as De Soto, Pinaeda, Ponce de Leon, Vaca, ect..)WANTING TO GO THERE TO FIND TREASURES WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN EUROPEANS COLONIZING THE NEW WORLD.
How did Francisco de Orellana die?
Francisco de Orellana died, after attempting to explore the Amazon river from the mouth.
What were the major accomplishments of Francisco Pizarro's life?
The destruction of the Inca civilisation and opening the way for Spanish exploitation of South America.
